Accounts Payable Specialist

Job Description

Job Description

Description:

Join one of the most innovative, forward-thinking law firms in the country. As an Accounts Payable professional on the Saxton & Stump team, you’ll be joining a culture of excellence and teamwork, mixed with a strong focus on investing in our team and the community. We understand that the new legal environment requires a different type of approach to all aspects of the business, and we’ve built that into the way we recruit, the way we structure our team, and the way we value customer service. Accounts Payable has an exciting opportunity to provide accounting support for a busy and growing law firm. The Accounts Payable Specialist will develop strong working relationships with our business partners in order to provide five-star customer service. This position will be based in the Lancaster PA office.

Responsibilities:

· Input vendor invoices & credit card transactions into the accounting and billing systems.

· Review all invoices for appropriate documentation and approval prior to payment.

· Distribute checks as required.

· Act as liaison between various office locations and Accounts Payable.

· Answer vendor inquiries.

· Maintain all accounts payable reports, spreadsheets and corporate accounts payable files.

· Assist the billing and financial team as necessary.

· Assemble and process overnight mailings to vendors.

· Assist in monthly closings.

· Prepare analysis of accounts, as required.

· Perform filing and copying.

· Other accounting duties as assigned

Qualifications:

· 2+ years Accounts Payable experience desired

· 1 to 3 years related experience in a law firm preferred

· Proficient in MS Outlook, Word and Excel, Adobe; Advance Excel experience is a plus

· Strong written, analytical, verbal and interpersonal communication skills

· Ability to professionally interact with various levels of personnel

· Familiarity with QuickBooks, Clio, or other related Accounts Payable Software programs

· Must have the ability to adapt to peak monthly workloads, new assignments and meet required deadlines

· High school diploma required, bachelor’s degree a plus.

· Ability to comprehend and enforce department policies and procedures

· Proficiency in MS Office Suite

Saxton & Stump offers a competitive salary, as well as a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision insurance (which start day one of employment), a 401k plan, and the opportunity for professional growth.